My Little Steampunk
I know I have been horribly remiss in sharing my steampunk addiction lately, so I thought I'd share a little bit more of my obsession in a "What if I had gobs of money and could impose my will upon my hapless children?" episode. The results are impressive!
Actually, Offbeat Mama has an entire "steampunk baby" category! What fun!
Let's start small. Like wee ones. I loved these adorable purple steampunk baby booties -- with black leggings and a suitable dress, I bet I could have made my mother laugh! But for a more serious and precious ensemble, nothing can compare to this exquisite Victorian baby dress (although I can't imagine any child of mine ever being allowed to eat anything while wearing it!) Doesn't she look adorable but hungry? Moving on...
Isn't it gorgeous? It's handmade and one-of-kind from denice3069's shop on Etsy!
Want a real find? I'd recommend the site, Everything But the Princess. It's pricey as opposed to priceless, but the eye candy is gorgeous! (Unfortunately, I can't gak all the proper images to share so you'll just have to click through or trust me on this!) Start simple with a pink corduroy jacket and leggings or cut straight to the chase with a total outfit you can imagine in The Time That Never Was. Want some military style? How about Stella McCartney's band jacket with big, black boots? Or a great "dirigible crew" outfit in heather gray from Luna Luna Copenhagen?
Rockin' out, military-style! Just needs a hat.
And if that's not girly enough for you, you can find another jacket in purple and a great Tru Luv Buckingham duster with brass buttons. Aye, aye, cap'n! (I know this seems geared [pardon the pun] towards girls, but I must admit that's it's *hard* to find neat steampunky outfits for young boys. My best bet has been to use military pieces, suit jackets or vests, and add a hat & goggles, splashed up with a velvet coat from Cornelloki or something to add some richness and detail.)
I think I may suspend my hatred of legwarmers for Huggalug leg ruffles on girls...maybe.
But let's not forget the "punky"! Some Huggalug legwarmers on a modern "cockney" gal or a fuscia jacket by Tutti Bella with patchwork tights can add a splash of color and attitude to those boring ol' post-Industrial sooty grays! I also like to mix different cultures together and steampunk's perfect for experimenting. (The designer, Lofff, is great for this, too!) Whether it's a touch of the Far East, a bit of the Ottoman Empire, or British-influenced India (actually, I think it may be the carriage that does the outfit proud), I like putting pieces together along with a tiny top hat, goggles and a parasol for that Across-The Known-World look for my little 'punky princess.
Itty bitty asian dress from
Of course, this is just my "What If?" brain running amok. Good thing, too, because otherwise my daughter might rebel by becoming preppie or something! ((shudder))
Actually, Offbeat Mama has an entire "steampunk baby" category! What fun!
Let's start small. Like wee ones. I loved these adorable purple steampunk baby booties -- with black leggings and a suitable dress, I bet I could have made my mother laugh! But for a more serious and precious ensemble, nothing can compare to this exquisite Victorian baby dress (although I can't imagine any child of mine ever being allowed to eat anything while wearing it!) Doesn't she look adorable but hungry? Moving on...
Isn't it gorgeous? It's handmade and one-of-kind from denice3069's shop on Etsy!
Want a real find? I'd recommend the site, Everything But the Princess. It's pricey as opposed to priceless, but the eye candy is gorgeous! (Unfortunately, I can't gak all the proper images to share so you'll just have to click through or trust me on this!) Start simple with a pink corduroy jacket and leggings or cut straight to the chase with a total outfit you can imagine in The Time That Never Was. Want some military style? How about Stella McCartney's band jacket with big, black boots? Or a great "dirigible crew" outfit in heather gray from Luna Luna Copenhagen?
Rockin' out, military-style! Just needs a hat.
And if that's not girly enough for you, you can find another jacket in purple and a great Tru Luv Buckingham duster with brass buttons. Aye, aye, cap'n! (I know this seems geared [pardon the pun] towards girls, but I must admit that's it's *hard* to find neat steampunky outfits for young boys. My best bet has been to use military pieces, suit jackets or vests, and add a hat & goggles, splashed up with a velvet coat from Cornelloki or something to add some richness and detail.)
I think I may suspend my hatred of legwarmers for Huggalug leg ruffles on girls...maybe.
But let's not forget the "punky"! Some Huggalug legwarmers on a modern "cockney" gal or a fuscia jacket by Tutti Bella with patchwork tights can add a splash of color and attitude to those boring ol' post-Industrial sooty grays! I also like to mix different cultures together and steampunk's perfect for experimenting. (The designer, Lofff, is great for this, too!) Whether it's a touch of the Far East, a bit of the Ottoman Empire, or British-influenced India (actually, I think it may be the carriage that does the outfit proud), I like putting pieces together along with a tiny top hat, goggles and a parasol for that Across-The Known-World look for my little 'punky princess.
Itty bitty asian dress from
Of course, this is just my "What If?" brain running amok. Good thing, too, because otherwise my daughter might rebel by becoming preppie or something! ((shudder))
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